Carson Zorn
•6/16/2026

A motorcyclist was arrested in DeSoto County after being accused of reckless driving during a 123 mph pursuit.According to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, on Friday, a motorcyclist popped a wheelie in traffic, which caused another driver to take evasive action and damage a tire. The incident happened right in front of a deputy.The motorcyclist then fled south of Nocatee and was noted to be driving 123 mph by a deputy's radar, DCSO said. Deputies eventually caught up to the motorcyclist and arrested him.The motorcyclist was identified as Clayton Jacobs, DCSO said. Jacobs faces a charge of reckless driving.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.